Southend-on-Sea City Council has taken an important step toward a new partnership with Anglian Water and the Environment Agency, marking the start of a major collaboration to strengthen flood resilience and improve sustainable water management across our city.
Leigh-on-sea parents are reminded that secondary school applications must be made by the end of Thursday 31 October (11.59pm - if online) for a Year 7 secondary school place
Southend-on-Sea City Council is launching a new round of the Household Support Fund (HSF) from October 2024 to March 2025, with a strong focus on supporting pensioners with rising living costs.
Following the success of previous Slipper Swap events in November 2023 and a smaller event in February 2024, which saw over 450 pairs of old slippers swapped for new ones, the council is bringing back this important initiative.
Following the success of the Southchurch Business Expo in 2023, the council’s economic development team have organised another two expos set to take place later in the year, in both Southchurch and Leigh-on-Sea.
Internationally acclaimed classical guitarist and composer, Gary Ryan, returns to Southend on Friday 17 May.
Councillor Ron Woodley was elected as the City of Southend’s 103rd Mayor at today’s Full Council meeting and takes over from councillor Stephen Habermel who has served as Mayor for the past year.
Southend Pier is thrilled to announce a spectacular line-up of music and refreshments for the upcoming Big Bank Holiday Weekend extravaganza (4 to 6 May 2024).
Southend Libraries are looking for volunteers of all ages (above 14 years) to help keep children reading over the summer holidays and combat the 'summer dip' in literacy.
London’s oldest surviving pie and mash shop, based in Tower Bridge Road, has extended its reach to one of the most iconic seaside locations in the UK – Southend Pier.
Southend-on-Sea City Council is pleased to announce that 97% of pre-school children in Southend will start their primary school education at one of their top three preferred choices.
Residents who want to have their say at the local and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner elections on 2 May elections must ensure they are registered to vote by midnight on Tuesday 16 April.
Southend-on-Sea has been selected by the British Ironworks to host The Knife Angel during July to symbolise the devastating impact of violent crime.
From just 12 people they now have over 240 members and have already delivered several successful community projects to improve their local area
The council is planning the refurbishment of playgrounds in Priory Park, Southchurch Park, Chalkwell Park, Bournes Green Park, Belfairs Park Leigh-on-sea, Oakwood Park, and Friars Park
Southend-on-Sea City Council is delighted to announce the installation of a new selfie signpost at the western tip of Southend Pier's head.
Titled ‘Romans: Settling in Southend,’ this immersive showcase will shed light on the lives of individuals living in Roman Britain, offering a unique perspective into the rich history of our region.
97% of year six children in Southend-on-Sea will be starting secondary school at one of their top three choices of school this September.
With Southend’s inaugural Window Wanderland festival just a fortnight away (22-24 March), residents and businesses across the city are getting creative including our beloved Southend Pier.
An experimental safety scheme to introduce a left turn only for motorists on the eastbound A127 at Kent Elms is planned with works due to start on Monday 26 February 2024.
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